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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1968
Page
2
A writer critiques Nixon era politics arguing that concentrating power under one branch endangers democracy. The piece warns against attacking the Supreme Court and press as tools of control, comparing GOP rhetoric to violence and fascist tactics, and urges defense of democratic institutions.
Democratic candidate Paul Price said he would welcome a grand jury investigation into Clark County Commission activities. He urged that if elected he would push for a sweeping probe and summon all knowledgeable witnesses, noting the district attorney’s office already has access to the information.
The Federal Power Commission authorized Southwest Gas Corp. of Las Vegas and El Paso Natural Gas Co. of El Paso to spend about 4.4 million on pipeline and compressor facilities. The work will enable direct natural gas service to Sierra Pacific's Fort Churchill steam plant in Nevada and improve other customer services.
In Los Angeles UPI, Judge William Gray denied dismissals for JT Richardson and others while tossing one count against John ny Rosselli. The case centers on Leach and a peekhole system used to rig gin rummy at the Beverly Hills Friars Club, with more than $400,000 allegedly lost by players.
In Bogota Giacomo Cardinal Lercaro urged social reform as world eucharistic congress opens. Church leaders press for greater social consciousness and church involvement in nonviolent social change, while Pope Paul VI prepares to call for rural cooperatives development and education during his visit.
City Public Works Director Richard P. Sauer charges Nevada Power Co. pulled a Pearl Harbor type peace talk ruse while planning new wooden cross arm poles on Washington Ave and Decatur Blvd. NPC officials attended a City Commission committee hearing as the city pushes shaved wood poles with light gray finish.
North Las Vegas City Council tabled a proposed ten percent water rate increase until September 9. Councilmen Cleland Myers and Pettiti questioned the plan citing doubts about earmarking revenue for police hires. City Manager Clay Lynch said bills would rise about 65 cents monthly.
Senator Alan Bible backed eight major federal consumer-protection laws, praising fairness to both consumers and business. He noted support for the Land Sales Disclosure Act and said a Small Business Administration study is needed to assist small processors facing new meat regulations.
City commissioners will discuss a public works request to appraise purchase or condemn land in the Kelso Turner development between 12th and 13th Streets for a Mary land Parkway extension north from Stewart Street. Seventy-one residents protested a zoning change for a 40 acre Washington Ave corner parcel.
Presidential contender George McGovern outlined a 60 day to peace plan calling for immediate withdrawal of 275000 U.S. troops from Vietnam. He urged a Democratic platform rejecting Johnson policy and sought cross party support with Sen. Eugene McCarthy. The proposal faced likely floor fight at the Democratic National Convention as Rusk defended current policy and bombing restatement.
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